11 Tips for Harvesting and Preserving Fresh Herbs

Whether you grow them for their many medicinal purposes, for use in the kitchen, or simply for their beauty and fragrance – herb gardening can be a lot of fun!  Knowing when to plant and how to care for your herbs is half of being a successful gardener.  Often more important is knowing the proper techniques for harvesting your precious herbs.  Read on for some priceless tips and tricks that will help you get the most out of your...

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CONTAINER GARDENS MADE FOR THE SHADE

We all seem to have that dark corner of our garden or porch that looks uninviting, cold, and in major need of color. Have no fear—Janet Loughrey offers solutions for livening up that shady area, including insights into the best plant combinations that will thrive in low light. Nearly every gardener has experienced the problem of too much shade, which can cause plants to become too leggy or fail to thrive. Whether it's a wooded suburban lot or...

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Organic Container Gardening Tips

Growing plants in containers can be the perfect solution for gardeners with limited space. But even if you have an abundant in-ground garden, you might appreciate the flexibility of growing organic plants in pots. Brighten up a patio or deck with colorful flowers, grow your own vegetables, or create a rooftop garden. You can move the pots around to capture the sunlight and move them to the shade when it gets too hot. Hailstorm? No problem — just...

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